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When Houses Become Beautiful (8 Photos)
Content warning: From a mother and child towering over Glasgow to a sleeping boy tucked under a hedge in Imbabura, this set shows buildings turned gentle: quiet portraits, birds on city walls, and scenes that bring warmth to concrete in Lleida, Karlstad, Frauenfeld, Sioux
From a mother and child towering over Glasgow to a sleeping boy tucked under a hedge in Imbabura, this set shows buildings turned gentle: quiet portraits, birds on city walls, and scenes that bring warmth to concrete in Lleida, Karlstad, Frauenfeld, Sioux City, London, and Fene.
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1. Mother and Child with Robin — SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland
A large-scale portrait of a woman holding a child close, a robin perched on the child’s arm. Soft light and restrained tones emphasize tenderness against the brick facade. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
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2. Sleeping Boy — El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador
A boy rests on a pillow while real foliage becomes his blanket. The painted figure aligns with the hedge, blending wall and vegetation into a single scene.
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3. Cut Through History — Fabian “Bane” Florin in Frauenfeld, Switzerland
A woman sits by a warm lamp framed by broad monstera leaves. Precise lighting and shadows create the effect of a window cut into the wall. More!: Amazing Murals by 3D Master Fabian Bane (7 Photos)
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4. Stork Nest — Oriol Arumí in Lleida, Spain
Three white storks stand on a large nest painted across the building’s side. The lower section opens to meadows and trees, turning the street corner into a nature view. More photos!: Discover the Stunning Stork Nest Mural in Lleida by Oriol Arumi
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5. Hope Is a Thing with Sequins — Naomi Haverland in Sioux City, Iowa
A child reaches toward a paper-style bird decorated with buttons and sequins. The piece projects a handcrafted look against the brick wall. More!: Naomi Haverland’s Mind-Blowing 3D Murals: Art That Will Make You Stop and Stare
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6. A Good Host Turns Places into Friends — HERA in Karlstad, Sweden
A child pours tea for a deer and a wolf, each seated calmly. Loose brushwork and handwritten notes add a storybook quality across the gable wall. More!: HERA – Crafting Stories on Walls Around the World
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7. Anf10n — SFHIR in Fene, Spain
A figure before a field of stars spans the curved facade. The composition layers cosmic bands behind the portrait with fine detail in the face and hands. More!: Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
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8. Magpie on the Stairs — Irony & Boe in London, UK
A magpie painted at stair height fills the side wall. The bird’s blue, green, and white plumage sits crisply against the pale backdrop, interacting with the railings and steps.
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Absolutely Stunning (12 Photos)
From an enormous child peering into a mirror in Italy to a serene bear reading under a leafy tree, this collection brings together 12 amazing public artworks from across the globe. You’ll see emotional murals, surreal 3D illusions, beautiful interactions with nature, and imaginative urban storytelling.
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1. Sogno — By LIGAMA in Ravanusa, Italy
A giant boy appears to crawl across the wall, peering into a mirror that seamlessly blends into the ground below. His shirt reads “Sogno” (dream), adding a symbolic layer to this hyper-realistic mural.🔗 Follow LIGAMA on Instagram
2. Hallow — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA
A monumental wooden sculpture of a woman gently opens her chest to reveal an empty space within. Surrounded by flowering trees, the piece conveys a sense of calm and introspection.🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
3. Three Horses — By Łukasz Kieł in Amsterdam, Netherlands
A monochromatic mural features three highly detailed horse heads emerging from a floral composition of roses and leaves. The soft shading gives it the look of a classical pencil drawing.🔗 Follow Łukasz Kieł on Instagram
4. Nadine and the Chartreuse Respite — By David Zinn in USA
A small mouse named Nadine leans back peacefully against a tree trunk painted on a sidewalk. The leaves of a real green plant complete the canopy, forming a perfect natural shade for this quiet reading moment. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn! (15 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
5. Curious Child
A towering mural depicts a boy using a magnifying glass to inspect something on the ground. The real person walking below enhances the sense of scale, turning the wall into a playful scene.
6. Fishing Shadow — By Louis DUPART in Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
A man and dog sit high on a wall, fishing into the void, while their shadows stretch down toward apartment windows. The placement plays with perspective and light.
7. Ocean Encounter — By SEYB in Indre-et-Loire, France
This deep blue mural brings a shark to life as it swims toward the viewer through beams of sunlight. The 3D-style rendering gives the illusion of depth and movement.🔗 Follow SEYB on Instagram
8. Stacked Lives — By Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A colorful wall of miniature apartments shows dozens of lively characters in exaggerated, cartoonish style. From daily routines to humorous vignettes, each section tells its own story.
9. Echoes of Harmony by Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Music is the universal language connecting people and cultures, regardless of their background or situation. The mural on Muziekgebouw Eindhoven’s facade portrays the merger of two worlds: an embrace between a street musician and a concert violinist. The artwork symbolizes the power of music to break down barriers and unite communities.🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
10. Mural by Carles Arola in Calonge, Spain
This large-scale mural turns a flat facade into a detailed village scene with balconies, townspeople, a white horse, and even wine barrels in an open cellar. Every element is rendered to match the stone wall texture, blending history and realism into the environment. More photos here!🔗 Follow Carles Arola on Facebook
11. Flame Keepers — Mandi Caskey in Seneca Falls, New York
Mural by Mandi Caskey at 37 Fall Street in Seneca Falls, birthplace of the women’s rights movement in the United States. It shows two women passing a flame between their hands. The older woman wears a sash reading “1848 Vote for Women.” The background includes a crescent moon, clouds, and white butterflies.Mandi Caskey: Tribute to the enduring fight for women’s rights across generations. This mural captures an intimate moment of exchange. A suffragette passing a living flame into the hands of a modern woman. The fire represents knowledge, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equity. The suffragette’s steady presence honors the women of Seneca Falls who fought to secure the right to vote, while the younger woman receives the flame with reverence and determination, carrying that light forward into a more inclusive future. Both figures rise from the water, a symbol of rebirth and the roots of Seneca Falls, where the first Women’s Rights Convention reshaped history. Her sash belongs to the past. Her buttons belong to the present. And the moths gather in remembrance, for everyone, who gave their life to the cause. Let’s keep the light burning for all.
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12. Guardian of Home — Ilia Malomoshchenko in Vologda, Russia
A tall mural depicting a woman wrapped in a patterned shawl, standing against the facade of a residential building. Her clothing is composed of detailed scenes showing houses, interiors, decorative motifs, and a small boat at the bottom.🔗 Follow Ilia Malomoshchenko on Instagram
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106 of the most beloved Street Art photos and videos – Year 2019
Content warning: Hey and welcome to 2019 years collection from Facebook, Instagram and here on streetartutopia.com.
Hey and welcome to 2019 years collection from the most beloved photos from our Facebook Page and here on streetartutopia.com.
We have had a few years off but in August we came back! Next year we will be running at full speed and it will be epic. We hope you come along the ride!
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We asked some street artists we love: “What is Street Art for you?“
For me, street art is a way of doing its work for all people, such as social classes and direct communication with individuals from a city or neighborhood, or maybe only painting in abandoned places just for you. She creates from the need for artistic expression with the need to release and put artistic feelings outside of studio.
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How To Paint a 3D Bus on concrete – By Odeith (video+photos)
Fixing the Crack – By 张小元 in China (2 videos)
Fixing the Crack – By 张小元 in China (2 videos)
Street Art of Marielle Franco by Cajú Artsffiti in Recife, Brazil
Street Art by näutil – Lego
Street Artist Näutil
By näutil in Saint-Pierre-Église, France.I was born and raised where lots of blockhaus was already there, but without tag or street art on it. They was like enormous rock virgin and at my 14 years old, we started, me and friends, to graff on it, to be proud or ashamed if it was not enough inventive or nice, well it’s like someone who started to learn walking among other who are too, it was fun, interesting, challenging and poetical too. – näutil
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Street art has change my life step by step because I started to realize that I was able to realize kind of a dream, well, a strong inner project: it was possible for me to ‘’move’’ people in both ways: poetically (well I hope so at least time to time) and geographically. – näutil
On of my favorite anecdote : a kid was inside the blockhaus where I have painted a big elephant (7 meter high) and then his father was calling him and he answer “wait dad, I’m inside the elephant, I’m coming !”. Well, it is very rewarding to provoke that kind of poetry, to help kids or people to reconnected themselves with little small thing that make souls and desires happy or filled. – näutil
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Art In Spain (9 Photos)
Content warning: From the coastal walls of Ibiza to the narrow alleys of Barcelona and the fishing ports of Catalonia, Spain’s street art tells stories of emotion, humor, and identity. This collection brings together nine murals that capture the country’s artistic pulse —
From the coastal walls of Ibiza to the narrow alleys of Barcelona and the fishing ports of Catalonia, Spain’s street art tells stories of emotion, humor, and identity. This collection brings together nine murals that capture the country’s artistic pulse — from photorealistic portraits and surreal compositions to playful 3D illusions and cultural homages.
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1. Street Art by SPAIK — Ibiza, Spain
A brightly colored owl spreads its wings across a tunnel wall in Ibiza. The symmetrical design, vivid patterns, and geometric feathers turn the concrete into a vibrant gateway. Painted during the Bloop Festival, the mural mixes Mexican folk art with Mediterranean flair.
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2. The Tasmanian Devil — Nauni69 in Viator, Spain
A 3D mural of the Tasmanian Devil, Taz, bursts from a corner wall in Viator. The Looney Tunes character seems to chase the viewer into the street, blending cartoon nostalgia with optical illusion street art.
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3. “El alma sopla donde el amor suena” — León in Barcelona, Spain
A saxophonist leans against a wall as red butterflies drift from his instrument. This poetic piece by León combines stencil precision and soft tones to evoke the rhythm of love and sound on a quiet Barcelona street.
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4. Mural by Lalone Laleiro Leilo — Málaga, Spain
This lifelike mural shows a hooded figure sitting with two dogs. The tender depiction blurs the line between wall and street, reminding viewers of human connection and care in urban spaces. See more photos and details here.
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5. “Mulas Porteadoras” — Tardor Roselló in Benigembla, Spain
A powerful mural by Tardor Roselló portrays an elderly woman carrying the world on her back. The work honors the mule women of the region and their role in daily survival and cultural memory.
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6. Mural by SFHIR — Fene, Spain
A woman plays the cello across two building faces in this massive mural by SFHIR. The soft brushwork, realistic detail, and musical motif give rhythm to the architecture of Fene. More!: Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
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7. Salvador Dalí and Vincent van Gogh — Nesui in Málaga, Spain
Nesui’s mural imagines Dalí giving Van Gogh a haircut. This clever composition merges two artistic icons in a playful nod to surrealism and creative reinvention. More!: Mural on Salvador Dalí and Vincent van Gogh by Nesui in Malaga, Spain
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8. “Saint Peter Fisherman” — KTHR in L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain
Created for Festival EFÍMURS, this mural depicts Saint Peter, patron of fishermen, holding the keys of heaven and the fisherman’s ring. The detailed portrait connects local heritage with mythic symbolism. More!: “Saint Peter Fisherman” by KTHR in L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain
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9. Street Art by Borondo — Madrid, Spain
Borondo’s mural in Madrid uses raw brush textures and expressive movement to evoke emotion and impermanence. His layered technique gives the wall a sense of time and memory.
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10 Sculptures Blending with Nature
Nature is the best canvas and these artists know exactly how to use it! These amazing sculptures show how art can live in perfect harmony with the trees and the ground.
Get ready for some outdoor magic. From giant trolls in the woods to floating windows in a field, these pieces will make you look twice. It is wonderful to see how artists use wood, leaves, and stones to tell stories in the wild.More: 14 Street Art Masterpieces That Will Make You Fall in Love with Books Again
🛌 1. Sleeping Boy — By El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador
Shhh! This little guy is having a very comfortable nap. He has a leafy blanket that grows right out of the wall. It is a beautiful way to mix painting with real plants.🔗 Follow El Decertor on Facebook
👸 2. The Sleeping Beauty — By Made in Graffiti in Picardie, France
This girl found the biggest bed in the world on a grassy hill. Even the sheep come by to visit her while she dreams. It shows that the earth can be the perfect sketchbook for large art.🔗 Follow Made in Graffiti on Instagram
🍂 3. Fluentem Colos — Land Art by Jon Foreman in Little Milford, UK
Jon Foreman is a master of organizing the forest floor. He made these leaves look like a colorful wave flowing through the trees. It is amazing what you can create with just natural materials and a lot of patience.More!: 10 Spellbinding New Stone Sculptures by Jon Foreman
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👹 4. Mama Mimi the Troll — Trash Art by Thomas Dambo in Wyoming, USA
Meet Mama Mimi! She is a giant troll made from wood that people did not want anymore. She loves hanging out by the river and letting children explore her giant wooden hair. Thomas Dambo shows us that trash can become something truly magical.More!: 10 Giant Trolls Hiding in Forests, Lakes and Ruins
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🌬️ 5. Stillness in Motion — Sculpture by Olga Ziemska in Oronsko, Poland
This figure is made from many small branches. It looks like it is walking right through the wind. The way the wood is placed makes the whole sculpture feel like it is moving while standing still.🔗 Follow Olga Ziemska on Instagram
🖐️ 6. Reaching Hand — Wood Sculpture by Simon O’Rourke in Wales, UK
This was once the tallest tree in the UK. Now it is a giant hand reaching for the sky. The detail in the fingers and the skin is incredible for a piece carved from a stump.More photos!: From Tallest Tree to Towering Sculpture: The Giant Hand of the UK
🏹 7. The Archer — Willow Sculpture by Anna & The Willow in the UK
Anna uses willow branches to weave stories in the forest. This archer looks ready to protect the woods. The flowing skirt looks like it is blowing in a real breeze.🔗 Follow Anna & The Willow on Instagram
🪜 8. Window Ladder — Sculpture by Leandro Erlich in Uruguay
This window is floating in the middle of nowhere! It looks like a dream brought to life in a field.🔗 Follow Leandro Erlich on Instagram
😠 9. Grumpy Stone — By David Zinn in Michigan, USA
Even stones can have a bad day! This little character looks very unimpressed with his surroundings. David Zinn always knows how to find the fun in small places.More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)
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🤝 10. The Caring Hand — By Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland
This massive hand looks like it is coming straight out of the earth to give the tree a hug. It is a beautiful symbol of how we should care for our planet. Nature and art really do belong together.More photos: The Caring Hand – Sculpture in Glarus, Switzerland by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber
Art like this reminds us that the world is full of surprises. We hope these pieces made you smile today!
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Hit the Right Note! (20 Photos)
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Music doesn’t just fill concert halls—it vibrantly resonates through city streets around the globe, inspiring artists to blend visual creativity with musical themes. In this collection, we’ll journey from striking murals celebrating legendary musicians to playful pieces transforming urban fixtures into whimsical instruments. Each artwork uniquely merges sound, culture, and the heartbeat of urban life.
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SFHIR’s mural in Fene, Spain
SFHIR created a striking photorealistic mural of a woman passionately playing a cello across the façade of a multi-story building. Detailed brush strokes give depth and emotion, blending realism and abstraction.
Violin mural by Dopie in Delft, Netherlands
Dopie painted a vibrant mural of a violin, blending harmoniously with the brick building façade, creating a bold and colorful visual attraction.
David Bowie street art by FIGUE
This compelling artwork portrays David Bowie in a saintly form, blending religious iconography with Bowie’s iconic Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt makeup.
Daft Punk tribute by Pieksa in Krakow, Poland
Pieksa created a highly detailed mural of Daft Punk, highlighting their iconic helmets with realistic reflections and a sleek metallic finish.
Tribute mural to Jimi Hendrix by Won ABC in Leicester, UK
A vibrant and surreal tribute mural to Jimi Hendrix, blending psychedelic imagery with bright colors, highlighting Hendrix’s influential presence.
Guitar mural by Alex Maksiov in Houston, USA
Alex Maksiov painted an impressive, realistic image of a young boy playing guitar, using a staircase as his canvas. This trompe-l’œil mural creatively interacts with the urban environment.
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Vlado Kostov’s sculpture in Kotor, Montenegro
A highly detailed metal sculpture by Vlado Kostov depicts legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Crafted from recycled materials, it captures the musician playing his trumpet with intricate detail.
Four Seasons mural by Bruno Althamer in Warsaw, Poland
This mural pays tribute to Kora (Olga Jackowska), dynamically changing appearance through the seasons due to surrounding trees, creatively blending natural and artistic elements.
More about it and photos!: Four Seasons Tribute to Kora in Warsaw, Poland
Violinist mural by Julia Starkova in Novosibirsk, Russia
Julia Starkova painted a powerful mural inspired by painter Herman Gold, featuring an elderly soldier playing a violin, rich with emotion and historical context.
Stop the Violins by TABBY
A poignant stencil depicting soldiers holding violins instead of weapons, cleverly playing with words to advocate peace.
Musical crosswalk in Lille, France
Playful street art transforming a pedestrian crossing into a musical score, creatively merging everyday city life and music.
Bob Marley by JEKS ONE in Saint Petersburg, Florida
A striking photorealistic mural capturing Bob Marley, painted by JEKS ONE, showcasing expressive details and lighting effects highlighting the reggae legend’s calm intensity.
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Guitar of Trees in Argentina
An extraordinary natural artwork shaped as a guitar using strategically planted trees, spectacularly visible from aerial view.
More about the Guitar Trees here!
Trombone Player by Tom Bob in New York, USA
Tom Bob playfully turned street pipes into a whimsical trombone being played by a cartoonish figure, cleverly animating the urban landscape.
More!: 33 Cute Street Art Pieces by Creative Genius Tom Bob
“No Music on a Dead Planet” mural
Highlighting climate crisis awareness, this mural creatively reinterprets Joy Division’s iconic album cover as a stark reminder of music’s silence without action.
Love Street Art by SUNRA in Montpellier, France
SUNRA’s playful mural depicts a guitarist releasing hearts, blending music and love themes.
Black Sabbath graffiti
Quote from Black Sabbath lyrics on a wall: “The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.”
Make Music Not War stencil
Black stencil street art humorously depicting guitars dropping from a plane.
Street Art Record Player
An inventive piece using a street manhole cover, cleverly turned into a vinyl record on a turntable using white spray paint, creating an optical illusion.
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Freddie Mercury Street Sign
A playful reinterpretation of a traffic sign, featuring Freddie Mercury in his iconic yellow jacket posing above a cheering crowd, creatively using a no-entry sign as a stage.
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. “Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
2. “UMI” by Daniel Popper (Illinois, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Illinois, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
3. Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
4. Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
5. Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
6. “Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
7. Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
8. Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
9. Snake in the Green — Hyères, France
A plain gray cinderblock wall in a hidden grove was completely transformed into a lifelike snake by street artist Rest4. The viper, rendered in vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, emerges from the shadows of the forest floor. The before-and-after framing reveals the power of imagination to awaken forgotten spaces.
10. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
Land artist Jon Foreman created this delicate, wave-like gradient in a woodland clearing using carefully arranged leaves. Starting in green and fading to deep orange, the sculpture blends with the forest floor in color, shape, and motion—appearing to ripple like wind through grass. More by Jon Foreman: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
11. Florinda Camila — “WA” Marko Franco Domenak in Lima, Peru
This creative mural cleverly incorporates a real bougainvillea bush as the hair of a painted woman. A monarch butterfly completes the peaceful scene, adding movement to this blend of paint and nature.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
Content warning: SFHIR, a street artist from Madrid, has been crafting murals since 1995, blending techniques like airbrushing and laser graffiti. His works, including "A Violonchelista de Fene" and "Anf10n," transform walls worldwide with stunning realism and storytellin
SFHIR, a street artist from Madrid, has been creating murals since 1995. His art combines techniques like airbrushing, rollers, and laser graffiti.
His work can be found on walls worldwide, from Spain to the U.S., drawing attention with its detail and storytelling.
In Fene, Spain, SFHIR created a mural called “A Violonchelista de Fene” turning a building into a tribute to music and emotion. The mural features a cellist painted with stunning realism, blending art and sound seamlessly.
SFHIR’s art often draws from myths, culture, and everyday life. Murals like “Anf10n” and “Sirena” reimagine Greek myths in fresh ways. His art isn’t just pretty—it’s full of ideas about creativity and how we connect with each other.
Explore SFHIR’s murals to see how he transforms ordinary walls into stories of imagination and artistry. And give him a follow on Instagram!
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“A Violonchelista de Fene” at Perla Mural Fest in Fene, Spain.
A monumental mural by SFHIR in Fene, Spain, depicting a woman playing a cello. The artwork spans multiple building faces, creating a stunning visual of musical grace.
“Sirena” in Fuenlabrada, Spain.
SFHIR’s “Sirena” in Fuenlabrada, Spain, reimagines a mythical siren playing a brick lyre, symbolizing her triumph over Orpheus. This striking mural brings Greek mythology to life in the heart of Fuenlabrada.
“Anf10n” at Perla Mural Fest in Fene, Spain.
“Anf10n” by SFHIR in Fene, Spain, created for Perla Mural Fest, reimagines the myth of Amphion, who built the walls of Thebes with the magical sound of his harp. The mural portrays a modern interpretation, where the wall itself becomes a harp, producing music that unites people.
Mural for Meninas de Canido in Ferrol, Spain.
SFHIR’s mural in Ferrol, Spain, for Meninas de Canido portrays Marcela de Ulloa, a figure from “Las Meninas,” as a rebellious, tattooed nun creating graffiti, questioning societal norms and imposed aesthetics.
“Snake Stairs” in Guarda, Portugal.
SFHIR’s “Snake Stairs” in Guarda, Portugal, transforms a staircase into a coiled snake, complemented by a young adventurer holding a staff.
Mural in Málaga, Spain.
SFHIR’s mural in Málaga, Spain, at the HLA El Ángel Hospital, portrays a nature goddess merging with greenery. The artwork highlights the relationship between nature, medicine, and Málaga’s cultural identity.
More like this: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art
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24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
In Glasgow, Scotland.
I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.
Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.
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In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.
Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.
Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.
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Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.
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In Wirrabara, South Australia.
SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it.5
In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.
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In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.
SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.7
In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.
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This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.
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For Project SAATO in Paris, France.
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In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.
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At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.
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At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.13
Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.
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In Melbourne, Australia.
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For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.
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At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.
SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!18
In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.19
For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.20
In Glasgow, Scotland.
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In Melbourne, Australia.
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Photo by @fredrikakerberg
Photo by @fredrikakerberg
Photo by @fredrikakerberg
Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.
SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.23
Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.
Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.24
Photo by Gordon Terris.
By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland.
In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.What do you think of SMUG’s street art? Do you have a favorite?
